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Istanbul Nightclub Shooting Victims Obituary

At least 39 people have been killed and more wounded in a New Year’s Eve attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, according to multiple news sources.

Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has been quoted as describing the incident as “a terror attack.” He also stated the attack was carried out by a lone gunman.

The Reina nightclub, located in the Besiktas neighborhood of Istanbul, was filled with several hundred people celebrating the new year when the gunman opened fire.

Istanbul has seen a number of notable terrorist attacks this year, including several bombings. The bombing at Ataturk Airport June 28, 2016, was the deadliest. About 45 people were killed in that attack.

Nightclubs have also become more frequent targets of terrorist attacks. In June 2016, 49 people were killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and 89 people were killed in the Bataclan Theater Nov. 13, 2015, as part of the coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris.

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At least 39 people have been killed and more wounded in a New Year’s Eve attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, according to multiple news sources.

Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has been quoted as describing the incident as “a terror attack.” He also stated the attack was carried out by a lone gunman.

The Reina nightclub, located in the Besiktas neighborhood of Istanbul, was filled with several hundred people celebrating the new year when the gunman opened fire.

Istanbul has seen a number of notable terrorist attacks this year, including several bombings. The bombing at Ataturk Airport June 28, 2016, was the deadliest. About 45 people were killed in that attack.

Nightclubs have also become more frequent targets of terrorist attacks. In June 2016, 49 people were killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and 89 people were killed in the Bataclan Theater Nov. 13, 2015, as part of the coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris.

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"My most deepest condolences to the family's that lost their love ones in such a tragic way. May the God of tender mercies bring you all comfort and the promises of Jesus's words bring you hope for the near further.."- Libby G (Las Vegas, NV)

"God bless each one whose lives were taken and for those injured. Prayers for all their families and friends. May the Lord give you the strength to get through this horrible tragedy."- Ann Broadus (Gulfport, MS)

"So sorry for the tragic loss of lives."- Yvonne (MI)

"My condolences to the families of the victims and gratitude for the survivors. Please know others are praying for the healing of all the loved ones affected by this terrible loss."

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Published online on January 1, 2017 courtesy of Tributes.com

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